Ep. 11 - Bleeding, Bladder & Bowels: Adult Diapers & Other Postpartum Truths

Postpartum recovery is messy.And before we talk about anything else, let’s normalize something important:adult diapers are elite-level postpartum gear.In this episode of Surviving Tiny Humans: 10-Minute Triage for Postpartum and Newborn Care, Dr. Kailey Buller—ER and Labour & Delivery physician, mom of two, and author of Surviving Tiny Humans—walks you through what actually matters in those first weeks after birth.We’re talking about the real basics of recovery:What normal postpartum bleeding looks like—and when to seek careHow long bleeding should last (and when it’s no longer “normal”)Passing clots: what’s expected vs. what’s concerningUrinary leakage: common but not something you have to live withWhen to involve pelvic floor physiotherapyHow to survive your first postpartum bowel movementAnd at the end, Dr. Buller shares her top 3 postpartum recovery hacks—simple, practical changes that make those early weeks significantly easier (including a surprisingly effective bed-sheet trick).Key takeaway:Recovery is not glamorous.It is physical, hormonal, uncomfortable—and completely normal.You are not failing if it feels messy. It is messy.If this episode helped, check out Surviving Tiny Humans. It's jam PACKED with tips from friends and colleagues to help make the first year postpartum just a liiiiittle bit easier. 12 months. 12 topics. Zero judgement. https://a.co/d/0dS2OSOo